Lolly Adefope

Ololade “Lolly” Adefope was born on September 14, 1990, in Sutton, London, England. She pursued higher education at Loughborough University, where she studied English literature and began performing within a sketch comedy group. After graduating, Adefope sought entry into drama school but was unsuccessful, leading her to work in an office setting. Her career in entertainment began as a stand-up comedian, gaining early recognition for her solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015 and 2016. These performances garnered positive attention, facilitating her transition from stand-up comedy into acting roles.

Adefope established a significant career in both British and American productions. She is known for her role as Kitty, a Georgian noblewoman ghost, in the BBC comedy series “Ghosts,” which aired from 2019 to 2023. Another prominent acting credit includes her portrayal of Fran in the Hulu comedy series “Shrill,” which ran from 2019 to 2021. She also appeared as Ruth Duggan in “This Time with Alan Partridge” from 2019 to 2021 and took on multiple roles such as Rosie, Maggie, and NeuralNet in the TV series “Miracle Workers” from 2019 to 2023. Her film appearances include “The Spy Who Dumped Me” (2018), “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018), “Saltburn” (2023), and “Wicked Little Letters” (2023).

Throughout her career, Adefope has been nominated for a BAFTA Award and a National Comedy Award in 2021 for her work in “Ghosts.” Her work includes both comedic and dramatic roles across various platforms, demonstrating her range as a performer. In addition to acting, she has writing credits for the TV short “Sorry” (2019) and an episode of “Sky Comedy Christmas Shorts” (2015). She also served as an executive producer for “Sorry” (2019). These contributions highlight her involvement in multiple aspects of television production.